American jailed in Spain a unwitting drug mule case
Victor Steinberger, a 76 year old Virginia man with cognitive issues, is jailed in Spain after flying there with 24 kilograms of cocaine sewn into jackets. U S authorities say he was duped by West Africa criminal networks during a scam targeting seniors. His family and the DOJ warn of similar frauds that lure vulnerable elders into drug courier roles.
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Victor Steinberger
Virginia
Stemberger
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Spain
Steinberger
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Ed Action
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Border Authorities
Susan Collins
Maine
Senate Special Committee On
Madrid
Justice reviews CARES Act spending in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice outlined CARES Act allocations totaling 2.2 billion with 200 million to localities, 150 million to small businesses up to 10 000 per firm, and 100 million for COVID highway projects. He forecast a fiscal year end surplus near 10 million amid ongoing pandemic relief and future federal aid. Myrtle Beach travel linked cases exceed 100, with 18 counties affected and a 14 day quarantine not yet mandated.
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Sharleston
West Virginia
Jim Justice
Justice
COVID
Fairmont Hospital
Myrtle Beach
Charles Boothe
Boothe
Bctionline
Nevada governor forges mask rule amid rising virus cases
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, after weeks of debate with medical experts and unions, imposes a statewide mask mandate to slow the coronavirus spread and keep businesses open, saying the measure is necessary despite partisan backlash concerns.
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Nevada
Steve Sisolak
Sisolak
Busi
Bluefield sets Fourth of July show at Bowen Field
Spectators may watch from Bowen Field parking lot as health officials urge six foot distancing and masks due to the pandemic. Bowen Field events sponsor Cole Subaru call it community outreach, providing stress relief during COVID. Contact Greg Jordan.
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Bowen Field
West Virginia
Virginia
Malamisura
Bluefield
Cole Subaru
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdtoniine
Princeton Officials Urge No Parking Along Route 460
Hicks urged motorists not to stop or park along U S Route 460 four lanes citing safety concerns. Officials sought to avoid canceling the fireworks show despite ongoing challenges this year. Contact Charles Owens at cowensbdionline.com.
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Hicks
Peo
Mercer Virus Updates Narrow Scope of COVID-19 In Mercer
Mercer County reports 18 new infections with 20 in quarantine and 91 close contacts in isolation as total tested reaches 3,392. Most new cases tied to travel to Myrtle Beach and Washington DC. One hospitalization resolved to inactive status. Monroe and Virginia counties report multiple new cases and state totals rise. includes 61,200+ statewide cases and 1,700+ deaths.
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Myrtle Beach
D.C
Matthew Bragg
Mercer County
Monroe County
Monroe County Health Department
Toms
Health Department
Virginia Department of Health
Tazewell
Buchanan
Robert Parker
Virginia
Dickenson
Sue Cantrell
M.D
Cantrell
Parker
Tazewell County
Buchanan County
Cigarette Tax Rise Impacts Virginia West Virginia Crossborder Sales
Business leaders note a 20 percent sales rise since COVID began and expect continued demand as Virginia imposes a 6.6 cent per milliliter levy on vaping products from July 1. Store managers report crossborder purchases from Virginia affect West Virginia outlets and warn trips may not save money if driven by cigarettes alone.
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Virginia
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